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atone in Dutch

atone in Dutch is compenseren, goedmaken — atone means to make amends for a wrongdoing or mistake.

atone in Dutch

compenseren
verb
(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]
goedmaken
verb
(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]

What does "atone" mean?

  1. verb To make amends for a wrongdoing or mistake.
    "He spent years trying to atone for his youthful mistakes."
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atone in a sentence

  • He spent years trying to atone for his youthful mistakes.
  • She volunteered at the shelter to atone for her earlier neglect.

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What is "atone" in Dutch?

"atone" in Dutch is compenseren, goedmaken. atone means: To make amends for a wrongdoing or mistake.

How do you use "atone" in a sentence?

Example: "He spent years trying to atone for his youthful mistakes." In Dutch, "atone" is compenseren, goedmaken.

Are there other ways to say "atone" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "atone": compenseren, goedmaken.

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